DL: Smart Grid Opportunities and Challenges

The IEEE Hyderabad Section PES/IAS/PELS Joint Chapter in association with Corporate R&D, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is organizing a Distinguished Lecture on "Smart Grid Opportunities and Challenges" by Prof. Saifur Rahman, FIEEE, Founder Director - Advanced Research Institute, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA.

Date : Monday, April 2, 2012

Venue : Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Corporate Research & Development Division, Vikas Nagar, Hyderabad 500 093

Time : 09:30AM – 12:00 AM

Abstract of the Talk:

While central station electric power plants have long provided the bulk of electricity in all industrialized and most developing countries, the traditional need for reliability of electricity supply is now being supplemented by the need for security and environmental sustainability. As many developing countries begin to industrialize to provide jobs and better living conditions to its citizens, the requirements for reliable, secure and environmentally sustainable supply of electricity becomes paramount. While fossil fuels have been the primary sources of electricity for the last one hundred years, their cost, uneven global distribution and global warming potential are encouraging world leaders to look for alternatives in renewable solar resources, which are distributed. But distributed generation sources have their own challenges - primarily intermittency.  Many believe that the smart grid – due to its inherent communication, sensing and control capabilities – will have the ability to manage the load, storage and generation assets in the power grid to enable a large scale integration of distributed generation. The success of Smart Grid largely depends the state of the grid and its components can be exchanged quickly over long distances and diverse networks, grid integration of sustainable energy sources, such as wind, solar, off-shore electricity, etc. for smoother system operation. But in order for this to be possible, the electric utility will have to evolve and change their ways of operation to become an intelligent provider of these services. This lecture introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid - technology, standards, regulations and data security – which are needed to effectively integrate these sources of electricity into the grid. This lecture also addresses the interplay among distributed generation and storage, conventional generation and demand response to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.

Registrations: Registration fee of Rs. 100 for Members, Rs. 300 for Non-members. Student members will receive 50% rebate. Registration is mandatory at https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/11511

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Proposal(s) on Humanitarian projects

IEEE Region 10 is inviting proposal(s) on Humanitarian projects from SIGHTs of respective sections of Region 10 to promote HT activities. Region 10 will provide support fund to carry out the project for underserved community in partnership with respective sections.

Following are the salient features of R10 supported HT activities:

• Region 10 will provide 75% of the cost of the project or a maximum of US$750 in each case. It is expected that 25% of the cost of the project be borne by the respective section.
• Region 10 will provide support to 8 (eight) select projects.
• Such projects are expected to be completed in 2012 (Report to be submitted by 15 Dec 2012).
• The project should clearly outline the aspect of scalability and self sustainability.
• The project should be proposed by the SIGHT of that section and duly endorsed by the Section Chair.
• The proposed budget should clearly mention the requirement of the fund from R10, support from the Section and from other sources (if any).

The proposal  for the project should be submitted in the following format:

• Name of Project:
• Name of Section:
• Name of Section SIGHT Coordinator:
• Name of Project leader :
• Name of project team members:
• Objective of the project (Maximum 200 words):
• How the project will serve the underserved (Maximum 500 words):
• Project outline (stating what form of Technology being used):
• How the project will be sustainable (Maximum 500 words):
• Proposed date of completion of the project and submission of report: dd/mm/yyyy (the date should not be later than 15 December 2012)
• Total fund required:

1. Support from R10:                          (75%  of project cost or US$750 whichever is
2. Support from the Section:               (25%  of project cost or more)
3. Support from any other source (if any):

• Endorsement by Section Chair:  The project has got approval and support of section as detailed above.  (Signature of the Chair)

Please send project proposals to deepakmathur@ieee.org and cc. ieeeapo@pacific.net.sg

Last date of receiving project proposals is 20^th April 2012.

Tutorial Workshop: Technology and Market Penetration Issues in Renewable Energy

The IEEE Hyderabad Section PES/IAS/PELS Joint Chapter in association with The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is conducting a tutorial workshop on "Technology and Market Penetration Issues in Renewable Energy" by Prof. Saifur Rahman, FIEEE, Founder Director - Advanced Research Institute, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA

Date :  Tuesday, April 3^rd, 2012

Venue :  CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre, Hitec City, Hyderabad(Map)

Time :  02:00 PM – 06:00 PM

Registrations: Registration fee of Rs. 200 for Members, Rs. 500/- for Non-members. Student members will receive 50% rebate. Registration is mandatory at https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/11513

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IEEE India Webinar Series - Certified Python Workshop by IEEE R10 SAC

IEEE R10 India Webinar brings to you the much coveted Python Workshop, absolutely free to all IEEE student members. Led by an expert in programming, learn Python over the course of two weeks. Successful participants will be given a certification on completion of the course. What are you waiting for?! Last date of registration will be 19^th March 2012.First session will be launched on 20^th March 2012, 6pm.

Python is a programming language that lets you work more quickly and integrate your systems more effectively. You can learn to use Python and see almost immediate gains in productivity and lower maintenance costs. Python runs on Windows, Linux/Unix, Mac OS X, and has been ported to the Java and .NET virtual machines. Python is free to use, even for commercial products. See Python Advantages.

What..                                 Certified Python Workshop

Where..                               ElluminateLive Platform, online

Who..                                  Arulalan T

When..                                Session 1 on 20^th March 2012 at 06:00 PM

24 - 03 - 2012 - Session 2

27 - 03 - 2012 - Session 3

31 - 03 - 2012 - Session 4

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IEEE Region 10 Paper Contests 2012

The IEEE Region 10 Student Activities Committee conducts two student paper contests (SPC's) every year, one for the Postgraduate (PG) and the other for the Undergraduate (UG) IEEE Student Members in the Region. Papers submitted to this Contest should not have been presented elsewhere, otherwise it will automatically be disqualified.

Postgraduate Section (PG)

Open to those IEEE Student Members with basic degrees in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science or any other field of interest of an IEEE Society, who are studying for a postgraduate course. Eligibility to enter the contest must be supported by a letter from the Student Branch Counselor and submitting the paper through the Student Activities Chair of the Section or the Section Chair, copy to R10 SAC.

Undergraduate Section (UG)

Open to IEEE Student Members undergoing an undergraduate course in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science or allied subjects. Eligibility to enter the contest must be supported by a letter from the Student Branch Counselor and submitting the paper through the Student Activities Chair of the Section or the Section Chair, copy to R10 SAC.

Deadline: Last date for submission 13^th April 2012

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IEEE Region-10 website contest

The Region-10 Website Contest is yet another opportunity for student branches in Asia Pacific to interact and learn from one another.

Motivation behind this Website Competition

Electronic communications among IEEE members has been one of the IEEE main concerns during the recent times. It is very important for the IEEE student branches to communicate with their student members and other branches in an electronic way. Having a Student Branch Website is a good tool to achieve this goal.

General guidelines and Eligibility

• All IEEE student branches and branch chapters are eligible for the Web site contest. Each student branch may enter at most one Web site, regardless of the number of branch chapters present.
• Strive to make your pages first, then make them unique.
• For student branches wanting or needing web hosting space, please visit the IEEE Entity Web Hosting. Be sure to follow the IEEE Master Brand guidelines, because they are part of the judging criteria for the contest.

Judging criteria

The complete Rules and Guidelines, that include the criteria judges will use to evaluate the web sites, are available for all Student Branches. Winners of the IEEE Region 10 Student Branch Website contest will flow up to the International contest level.

View complete Rules and Guidelines

Deadline: Last date for submission 10^th April 2012

Submission: Click here to register for IEEE Region 10 Student Branch Website Contest 2012.

Prizes

• 1st Prize: US$500 + Certificate + Qualify for Inter-regional Website contest
• 2nd Prize: US$350 + Certificate
• 3rd Prize: US$200 + Certificate
• Best New Comer Award: Certificate
• Merit Award (for top 10 Teams): e-certificate

*Monetary award for this contest comes from Region-10

Good luck and be creative!